2023-09-08

Construction on the downtown Baker Pocket Park has begun. The pocket park, inspired by former EPEDC director Beth Epley, has been a joint effort be­tween the City of Baker, SMART and EPEDC. The project began as a long-time dream of Beth’s but was put into motion in November of 2022 with a grant application. The grantor, Montana Main Street, awarded […]

A Service Quilt was made for Sonny Hanson depicting his life of rodeoing and ranching, and also for his service to his community and his country. The embroidery includes his family brothers who also graciously served and a close army buddy (brother-in-law). The quilt maker, Carol Dyke says “I made this quilt to represent Sonny’s life: his wife, Kay; family; […]

Baker is welcoming Trinity Herman as the new elementary school teacher. Originally from Strasburg, Colorado, Trinity will be teaching fourth grade at Longfellow. “I love learning constantly and seeing how edu­cation keeps changing,” she ex­plained her passion for teach­ing. “It’s amazing to watch them (kids) learn and teach me more about what it is to be a teacher.” Trinity knew […]